Game 41: Marina’s HR helps Monkey get past Thunder 8-5

Hampton pitches Flash to fifth win in row

Jose Marina was 2 for 5 with a home run and two RBI as the Chunky Monkey beat the Rolling Thunder 8-5.

Julio Franco added two hits and two RBI, while Jackie Robinson had three hits. Aaron Harang got the win, going six innings with eight strikeouts, while Kenny Rogers takes another loss, giving up three runs in 3 2/3 innings and drops to 0-5.

Eddie Murray was 2 for 5 with a home run and two RBI in the loss.

Ken Griffey hit a two-run home run to break a 3-3 tie and lead the Fort Lauderdale Flash over the Golden Glovers 5-3.

Mike Hampton got the win, going 7 2/3 innings, allowing just two earned runs, while Eddie Guardado got the save. Honus Wagner had three hits in the loss for the Glovers.